Explore the Family Name Colandrea
The meaning of Colandrea
Italian: from the personal name, a compound of the personal names Cola + Andrea. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Biagio, Dante, Pasquale, Rossano, Carmela, Ciro, Gino, Mario, Sal.
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How common is the last name Colandrea in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Colandrea has increased in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, Colandrea ranked as the 43,463rd most common last name, with 468 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, it had risen to the 41,728th position, an increase of nearly 4 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 11.32 percent during this period, with a total of 521 people bearing the name Colandrea.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,463 | #41,728 | 3.99% |
| Count | 468 | 521 | 11.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colandrea
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Colandrea also showed a noticeable shift between 2000 and 2010, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data. Initially, in 2000, the vast majority (96.15 percent) identified as White, while a small proportion identified as Hispanic or of two or more races. However, by 2010, although Whites still represented the majority, their proportion had decreased by 2.38 percent. Over the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, reaching 3.07 percent. Also notable was the emergence of a small Asian/Pacific Islander demographic, making up 0.96 percent of those with the Colandrea surname. There were no changes in the proportions of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 93.86% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 3.07% | 79.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.73% | 15.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |